Caramelized Shrimp Recipe 455

TôM RIM (VIETNAMESE CARAMELIZED SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Start by cutting the sharp part of the head off. You're looking at cutting roughly 2cm (0.8") off from the tip of the head.Tip: For preparing the prawns, it's easiest with a pair of scissors.
• Snip the legs off from tail to head.
• Cut the tail to remove it.
• Use a toothpick to devein the prawn by digging in between the pieces of shell, then scooping out the intestinal tract. You'll be pulling out a long and thin string that is often black.
• When the shrimps have all been prepped, marinate them with the garlic, red shallots, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon powder and dark soy sauce for a minimum of 20 minutes.
• Heat up a pan or wok on high heat and pour in the oil. Test to see if the oil is hot enough by putting a wooden utensil (such as a chopstick) into the oil. If it bubbles, add the marinated prawns and sugar in.Note: If the oil doesn't bubble, wait for another minute and test again until it does.
• Cook the shrimp for 10 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized and thickened. Pour the fish sauce in and stir it into the prawns, then cook for another 3 minutes.
• Add the spring onions and chili in and let it cook for 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
• Serve immediately with a bowl of hot rice!

VIETNAMESE CARAMEL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the oyster sauce, salt, cayenne pepper and flour. Set aside to marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
• In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown.
• Transfer the shrimp to the pan, discarding the marinade. Cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn pink.
• Add the water and sugar and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add the scallions and onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the chile pepper and black pepper to taste.
• Squeeze the lime juice over the top of the shrimp and transfer the mixture to a platter.
• Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Rub shrimp with salt and let sit 10 minutes. Mix sauce ingredients and set aside. Heat oil in wok and deep fry shrimps until almost done. Drain Turn off heat and remove all but 2 tbsp oil. Reheat wok and saute garlic and ginger until fragrant and golden. Return shrimp along with sauce to wok and fry until shrimp are evenly coated and sauce is caramelized. Garnish with scallions.

CARAMELIZED GARLIC SHRIMP (TOM RIM MAN)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over moderate heat. Add the shrimp and sugar and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic and shallot, stir 1 minute, and add the water, fish sauce and salt.
• Reduce the heat and cook until the shrimp are done and the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute or so. Transfer to a plate, garnish with the cilantro and serve immediately.